The first robbery occurred at the Little Caesars on McDowell Road. Investigators said the suspect used a 9 mm gun in the incident.

Police said they believe the suspect walked next door to rob the Dollar General.

Authorities said they caught up with the suspect while he was trying to get away. He led them on a high-speed chase, according to authorities, but it ended at the nearby Cypress Point Apartments complex.

Police said the suspect crashed his red Chevy Impala into a tree before taking off on foot. Police said they chased the suspect on foot across Raymond Road to West McDowell Road, where they caught him in a wooded area.

Authorities said they recovered a gun, money and the suspect within two hours.